Grape tonnage rises despite 2011’s cool conditions: BCWI
2011's cool weather still produces good grape yields in BC After our relaunch of BC Wine Lover just under two weeks ago we still have a few bulletins we want to share from the BC wine industry, including this good news from the BC Wine Institute. Despite 2011 being one of the coolest vintages on […]
Gehringer Brothers Private Reserve Pinot Gris 2011
Award-winning Gehringer Brothers shine using BC's most popular white varietal The warm weather has been in limited supply, but we can try to remember the Saturday before last in Vancouver. Warm, clear skies and no need to reach for a blanket. Our pal Pete prepared a lovely ceviche which we brought out after nibbling on […]
“Wine is food. Canadian wine should be enjoyed by all Canadians.”
What could be more perfect? The marriage of two Canadian-grown products: wine and lobster Sandra Oldfield is a winemaker, a mom, and the boss at Tinhorn Creek Winery. She also happens to be one of the more eloquent voices in the BC wine industry, using Twitter as her pulpit to promote this still young part […]